Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Deschutes Brewery
is excited to announce that they were able to give approximately
$860,000 to charitable organizations across their distribution area in
2015. Several different giving programs, including a few new ones,
contributed to this amount, which was triple the amount donated in 2014.

Street
Pub – a successful new event platform that traveled to seven different
cities across the nation, setting up a “block party” for one day –
donated 100% of proceeds to local nonprofit partners. In total, this new
initiative raised nearly $400,000.

Community
Pints – a brand new program that takes place at the brewery’s public
houses donates $1 for every pint sold on Tuesdays to a different charity
each month.

Sponsorships and in-kind donations to charity events both in Oregon and across the brewery’s distribution footprint.

Committed
to building a healthier society, Deschutes Brewery distributed funds to
hundreds of organizations that focused on the environment, youth &
education, family services, animals and those supporting arts and
cultural activities.A
cross-departmental team of passionate co-owners guide community giving
for the company, carefully evaluating where donations can have the most
impact. Employees are also encouraged to participate in volunteer
opportunities each quarter.

About Deschutes Brewery:Named as
OUTSIDE’s Best Places to Work in both 2013 and 2014, Deschutes Brewery
was founded in 1988 as a brew pub in Bend, Oregon. Still family and
employee owned 27 years later, the brewery is known for brewing a
diverse line-up of award winning beers including the popular Black Butte
Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale. From the beginning, the focus has been
on crafting the best beer and food using only the finest ingredients.
In 2008, the brewery opened a second pub in Portland’s Pearl District.
Deschutes Brewery now ships beer to 28 states, the District of Columbia,
and around the world from its main brewing facility located on the
banks of the Deschutes River. To find out more, visit www.DeschutesBrewery.com